fruitling

/ˈfruːt.lɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A young or immature fruit; a small, often unripe or partially developed fruit

“The farmer carefully examined the fruitling to determine its ripeness.”

2. verb

To produce or develop fruit, especially in a young or immature plant

“The trees began to fruitling as the warmer weather arrived.”

Synonyms

  • immature fruit
  • unripe fruit

Antonyms

  • overripe fruit
  • rotten fruit